Waterspout — S Santee R To Edisto Beach Sc Out 20nm, Atlantic South

2024-07-12 · near Sullivans Island, S Santee R To Edisto Beach Sc Out 20nm, Atlantic South

Event narrative

Local broadcast media relayed a report from the public of a waterspout just off the coast of Isle of Palms. Multiple images of the waterspout were also posted on social media.

Wider weather episode

Conditions became favorable for waterspouts in the afternoon hours as showers and thunderstorms developed just off the southeast South Carolina coast. With plentiful low-level moisture and weak surface winds, a waterspout developed just off the coast of Isle of Palms.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (32.6500, -79.7000)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1202042. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.